This clay pipe, dug up from the mud of the Thames, is many hundreds of years old. Since we are told that the smaller the bowl, the older the pipe, we believe this example may date as far back as the early 1600''s. In his book ''Collecting Old English Pottery'', J.F. Blacker says that although Brosely was the most famous manufacturer of these pipes, they were also made in Winchester and Exeter. Measures 5 1/2inches long. General condition is very good. There is a minute chip on the rim of the bowl, quite negligible and perfectly acceptable for the age of the piece. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1889 Condition: See Description Year: See Description

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